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. It samples the Anthony Hamilton song "Cornbread, Fish & Collard Greens". It was nominated as "Essential New Tune" by

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. The song rose to fame in September 2013 after being featured on a

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F&F television advertisement, so far peaking at number seven on the UK Singles Chart. It has also charted in

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. After its charting in September 2013, the single was re-released alongside new remixes on 14 October 2013.

Music videos

The original official music video, directed by You Ness and produced by Faye Adams, was shot around London in September 2012 and released in November 2012. It stars Rhian Chambers and Sean McPherson. A second video was released in October 2013 to coincide with the re-release of the single.

Track listing

Chart performance

Weekly charts

Year-end charts

Certifications

References

{{Authority control 2012 songs 2013 debut singles MTA Records singles Deep house songs Songs written by James Poyser